Carrier HRVCCLHA Installation Instructions Manual

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3STALE AIRFROM BUILDINGFRESH AIRTO BUILDINGFRESH AIRFROM OUTSIDESTALE AIRTO OUTSIDEA92382Fig. 6 -- HRVCCSVU Airflow During Air ExchangeSTALE AIRFROM BUILDINGFRESH AIRTO BUILDINGFRESH AIRFROM OUTSIDESTALE AIRTO OUTSIDEA92384Fig. 7 -- HRVCCLVU Airflow During Air ExchangeSelect LocationThe HRV should be located in a conditioned space and in closeproximity to a fused power source. It should be easily accessiblefor routine maintenance.If HRV is installed independent of a forced--air system, unit shouldbe located near the center of the air distribution system. If HRV isinstalled in conjunction with a forced--air system, unit should belocated next to (or close to) the indoor equipment.UNIT INSTALLATIONUNIT DAMAGE HAZARDFailure to follow this caution may result in equipmentdamage or improper operation.Do not install HRV in a corrosive or contaminatedatmosphere.CAUTION!Mount UnitThe HRV can be suspended from floor joists using chains and 4springs. Attach metal hanging bracket to all 4 sides of cabinet (seeFig. 8). Unit should always be installed as level as possible.A05331Fig. 8 -- Chain Spring InstallationIndependent System ApplicationIn the absence of a forced--air system and a typical duct systemlayout, the HRV can be applied as an independent or stand aloneunit. To ensure comfort, this type of application involves runningboth fresh--air and return--air registers (or stale--air pickup registers)throughout the home.CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARDFailure to follow this warning could result in personal injuryor death.Do not install return--air registers (or stale--air pickupregisters) in same room as gas furnace or water heater.! WARNINGFresh--air registers are normally located in bedrooms, dining room,living room, and basement. It is recommended that registers beplaced 6 to 12 in. (152 to 305 mm) from the ceiling on an interiorwall and airflow directed toward ceiling. If registers are floorinstalled, airflow should be directed toward the wall.Return--air (or stale--air pickup registers) are normally located todraw from kitchen, bathroom, basement, or other rooms wherestale--air can exist.Proper size and type of registers must be used to minimize pressuredrop. The velocity of airflow through register should not be above400 ft/minute.HRV